Why Minnesota State Mankato is the place to turn your big ideas into reality

We welcome your ambition.

You've got big ideas for your own future and for the future of the world you live in. We're here to help you apply the real-world thinking necessary to make them happen, and we'll honor both your past accomplishments and your future potential with a variety of scholarships.

No ideas are too big.

Whatever you've got in mind, we will get you there. With more than 140 areas of study, Minnesota State Mankato is prepared to offer the experience, guidance, and pathways necessary for your success. We provide individual attention in state-of-the-art facilities, and offer hundreds of ways for you to be involved, including student groups, year-round sports, and arts and cultural events.

Real-world answers.

You'll have questions, and we'll do our best to provide the answers. Start by looking at our first-year checklist. You can also contact the Admissions staff through email or by calling 800-722-0544. Or, get a taste of what it's like on campus by meeting a Maverick right now. And be sure to check if we'll be visiting your area as we regularly travel to high schools across the Midwest.